I’m a pretty big golf fan. I’m more of a fan of playing golf than I am watching it… but I’ve been watching more and more of it over the years. And I ALWAYS watch every major.
That’s why when Torrey Pines was announced that they would have the 2008 U.S. Open, I knew I had to get tickets. Luckily, I got them through the PGA and I only had to pay face value for them. Currently, I have tickets for Friday and Sunday (although I might have to sell my Friday tickets if I can’t get the day off of work).
I’m really looking forward to the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines because it will give me a chance to see the pro’s up close in the biggest major golf tournament in this country all year. Plus, I’ve played the course enough times to know it.
I’m sure a lot of people will be rooting for Tiger Woods to win. This will be Tiger’s first tournament back from his injury. Personally, I’m sick of Tiger Woods winning all the time. He’s a fantastic golfer/athlete/competitor… but it’s nice to see a tournament where the other players have a chance. The problem with that line of thinking is that Tiger usually kicks ass at Torrey Pines while the rest of the PGA struggles. The green’s at Torrey Pines can be brutal!
Personally, I’ll be on the Phil Mickleson train. He’s been my favorite golfer for years. I like Phil because he’s awesome around the green. Like Tiger, he’s a great competitor… but he’s been known to screw up here and there (kinda like me 
). Phil was the proverbial underdog when I started watching him. Always hanging around the top 10 but rarely in contention of being a dominant player. He’s in good form now and I think he might be ready for a run at the U.S. Open Championship.
There are a few “must see” events for the life-long golf fan. Augusta National, St. Andrews and the U.S. Open are the top three is most people’s eyes. I’m really looking forward to seeing everything unfold right before my eyes.
To anyone going to the U.S. Open Championship this year–I hope to see you there. To those watching on TV–Don’t miss a minute of it. Torrey Pines is a spectacular course and you will want to catch every bit of it.
If you’re not into golf, or just casually catch the results or highlights every now and then, I encourage you to tune in to this tournament. Golf has come a long way and if you take a moment to watch the players’ grace, the course’s beauty and the drama that will undoubtedly occur, I think you might just realize this isn’t your grandfathers sport anymore.
~Todd
